Edith L. Frierson Montessori vs Plainview Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in South Carolina, United States, 209 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Edith L. Frierson Montessori
Wadmalaw Island · Public elementary · Grades PK–8
165 students
Plainview Elementary
Patrick · Public elementary · Grades PK–6
168 students
| Measure | Edith L. Frierson Montessori Wadmalaw Island, South Carolina | Plainview Elementary Patrick, South Carolina |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 21 Lower 50% | 69 Top 25% |
| State rank | #647 of 688 | #153 of 688 |
| National rank | #44269 of 50,301 | #12225 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–8 | Grades PK–6 |
| Students | 165 | 168 |
| Enrollment | 165 | 168 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | – | – |
| Students per teacher | 13.8 | 12.0 |
| Reading proficiency | 24.5% | 57% |
| Math proficiency | 24.5% | 62% |
| city | Wadmalaw Island | Patrick |
| state | South Carolina | South Carolina |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Plainview Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (68.7 vs 20.9).
- •Plainview Elementary does better on math proficiency (62% vs 24.5%).
- •Plainview Elementary does better on reading proficiency (57% vs 24.5%).
- •Plainview Elementary does better on students per teacher (12.0 vs 13.8).
- •Plainview Elementary is the larger school with 168 students compared with 165.
The Success Index (US) summarises published results and context from official data. It does not measure teaching quality or fit. Methodology.
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Frequently asked questions
Is Edith L. Frierson Montessori better than Plainview Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), Plainview Elementary ranks higher (68.7 vs 20.9 out of 100). The index is built from published results and context data, not from teaching quality or fit, so visit both schools before deciding.
How far apart are Edith L. Frierson Montessori and Plainview Elementary?
About 209 km in a straight line, between Wadmalaw Island and Patrick in South Carolina.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Edith L. Frierson Montessori: 165. Plainview Elementary: 168. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Edith L. Frierson Montessori and Plainview Elementary rank in South Carolina?
Edith L. Frierson Montessori is 647th of 688 and Plainview Elementary is 153rd of 688 among elementary schools in South Carolina on the 2025 Success Index (US).